Mary, of CarryOnQueen, is a freelance travel writer and blogger based in North Vancouver, Canada. A marketing speaker, author, and consultant by trade, but an adventure traveler and writer by passion, she pursues her love of story and travel tips in publications such as the Globe and Mail, Huffington Post, the Vancouver Sun, and The Province.

She has published numerous lifestyle pieces in national publications including Zoomer Magazine, Cottage Life, Outside Magazine, and Pacific Yachting.

In her editorial career spanning more than 30 years, Kara Williams has served as a magazine editor, newspaper reporter, corporate copy editor, and proofreader. Currently, as a freelance writer, Kara focuses on all things travel, from sublime spas and upscale hotels to RV camping and outdoor adventures. National parks, romantic escapes, and tropical destinations are other favorite travel topics she covers. An empty nester, she makes her home in the Colorado mountains with her husband and writes about her travels at her blog, Life Here & There. Learn more about Kara on her portfolio website.

SJ is a pinot-drinking freelance writer and blogger at The Prosperous Blonde. Based in the Midwest, she specializes in U.S. travel and money. When she’s not writing, you can find her with her husband at the ball park, visiting their two sons, or planning their next getaway. Her current favorite travel spots are New York City, any beach in Florida, and anywhere there’s a music festival.